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WWBT Exposes Fed. Gov’t Contract Scandal

Raycom’s WWBT, its NBC affiliate in Richmond, Va., aired an investigative series that exposed how 125 companies delinquent in paying their taxes are being rewarded with government contracts. The story has national implications since the companies named are all over the country. The project is part of the new Raycom National Investigative Unit which was […]

by Staff November 10, 2017 8:28 EST

Raycom’s WWBT, its NBC affiliate in Richmond, Va., aired an investigative series that exposed how 125 companies delinquent in paying their taxes are being rewarded with government contracts.

The story has national implications since the companies named are all over the country.

The project is part of the new Raycom National Investigative Unit which was launched earlier this year.

“The project is a collaboration of stations,” writes Steve Ackermann, Raycom’s VP of news.

Donald McEachin Interview – Tax Truths

Rachel DePompa NBC12 goes to Virginia's 4th District Congressman Donald McEachin to find out how he plans to crack down on those companies getting federal contracts…despite the fact they're delinquent on paying federal taxes. >> http://bit.ly/2h1wRXODon't miss her eye-opening investigation MONDAY @ 11 on NBC12 News.

Posted by NBC12 on Saturday, November 4, 2017

The investigation, led by Lee Zurik, who heads Raycom’s investigative unit, began airing back in February on WVUE, Raycom’s Fox affiliate in New Orleans.

Zurik’s investigative work at WVUE, where he anchors the 9 and 10 p.m. news, has won local and national recognition, including five national Edward R. Murrow awards, two Peabody Awards and a host of other prestigious journalistic honors.

But WWBT’s investigation, using new information from the IRS and the federal government, was put together by Rachel DePompa and Andy Miller, the executive producer of the Raycom Investigative Unit.

Tax Truths – TON 11

You won't believe how many companies who are delinquent on paying their taxes…are rewarded with government contracts. Some of these companies are right here in VA! >>http://bit.ly/2h1wRXORachel DePompa NBC12 uncovers the corporate tax truths TONIGHT @ 11 on NBC12 News!

Posted by NBC12 on Monday, November 6, 2017

“Many Raycom stations are doing their own version of the story,” says Ackermann.

I think this user comment from WWBT’s Facebook page sums up how most of us feel about this situation.

Wow. The average person would have their paycheck seized and fines, interests, and possibly jail!
Dana Sestak Paris







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